NASCAR Alters Schedule for The Clash Due to Winter Storm

Inclement weather forces changes to exhibition race weekend in North Carolina

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:47am

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NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend's exhibition The Clash race due to a winter storm impacting the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. The changes were made to ensure the safety of drivers, teams, and fans attending the event.

Why it matters

The Clash is an important preseason exhibition race that helps set the tone for the upcoming NASCAR season. Any schedule changes or disruptions can have ripple effects on teams' preparations and fan excitement leading into the new year.

The details

NASCAR officials decided to move up the start time for Saturday's qualifying session and postpone the main Clash race from Sunday to Monday in order to avoid the brunt of the winter storm. The changes were made to prioritize the safety of all involved with the event.

  • The Clash qualifying session was moved up to Saturday from its originally scheduled Sunday timeslot.
  • The main Clash race was postponed from Sunday to Monday to avoid the winter storm.

The players

NASCAR

The sanctioning body that oversees professional stock car racing in the United States and Canada.

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What’s next

NASCAR will hold the rescheduled Clash race on Monday, January 31st, weather permitting.

The takeaway

This schedule adjustment highlights NASCAR's commitment to prioritizing safety and fan experience, even when faced with unexpected weather challenges during the preseason.